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Did Warren Buffett Pass Larry Ellison in Net Worth?
Warren Buffett passed Larry Ellison to become the world's seventh-richest person, worth $168.6 billion to Ellison's $165.8 billion, per Forbes data.
Yes. Warren Buffett has passed Larry Ellison and is now the seventh-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $168.6 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data for November 12, 2026. Ellison, whose fortune comes from Oracle, slipped to eighth place at $165.8 billion.
How much is Warren Buffett worth now?
Warren Buffett is worth $168.6 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data. His fortune comes from Berkshire Hathaway, and Forbes classifies his wealth under finance and investments. He is based in the United States.
How big is the gap between Buffett and Ellison?
Buffett is ahead of Ellison by about $2.8 billion. Ellison's net worth stands at $165.8 billion. His wealth comes from Oracle and is classified under technology. Both men are based in the United States. A side-by-side view is on the Buffett vs. Ellison comparison page.
What rank is Warren Buffett on the billionaires list?
Warren Buffett now ranks No. 7 on Forbes' real-time list of the world's richest people, one place ahead of Ellison at No. 8. The move does not put Buffett at No. 1. The full rankings are on the billionaires list.
Where does this information come from?
This story is based on the 3 sources below.
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — Forbes
- Live net worth tracker — billionairetracker.us
- Live net worth tracker — billionairetracker.us
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